Convertible display case



Feb. 28, 1933. w. M. BUTTRICK CONVERTIBLE DISPLAY CASE 'Filed Sept. 50,1929 2 Sheets-Shet //v VENTOR WMMQM TORNEY Feb28,1933. I w M. BUTTRICK1,899,912

CONVERTIBLE DI SPLAY CASE Filed Sept. 30, 1929 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 PatentedFeb. 28, 1933 UNITED STATES m oFFicE "WILLIAM M. BUTTE-10K, OF NEW YORK,N. Y., ASSIGNOR TO GELLULOID CORPORATION, A CORPORATION OF NEW J EBSEYCONVERTIBLE nisrLAY CASE Application filed September 30, 1929. SerialNo. 393,160.

This invenion pertains to the general class of cases and particularly tothe class of display cases.

Display cases are generally used for packing, shipping and exhibitingarticles of va rious kinds such as toilet articles, etc. Cases of thischaracter are generally well finished and represent relatively speaking,a substantial investment. Upon delivery of the goods to the jobber orretailer, the articles are generally exhibitedin the cases in which theyhave been shipped. These cases are set up in show cases or on shelves,tables, etc. Because of the varying dimensions of show cases, shelves,tables, etc., as well as to permit various types of artisticarrangement, a display case which may be adjusted to a plurality ofpositions is highly desirable.

An object of this invention therefore, is to provide a display case thatmay be adjusted to a plurality of positions.

A further object of this invention is to provide a display case of aconvertible nature such that articles therein may be exhibited in themost desirable manner.

A further object of this invention is to provide a display case that isreadily adaptable for use in show cases or on tables and shelves, etc.of any dimensions; that is low in cost, simple in construction; of lightweight; durable and lasting in character; and otherwise highlysatisfactory for its intended purpose.

Many other objects and advantages will become apparent to personsskilled in the art as the specification proceeds.

In the drawings wherein like characters are appended to like partsthroughout the various figures,

Figure 1 is a top plan View of a display case.

Figure 2 is a section on line 22 of Figure 1 and showing the coverraised.

Figure 3 is a transverse section showing the cover in a second position,a third position being shown dotted.

Figure 4 is a transverse section showing the cover in a fourth position.

Figure 5 is a transverse section showing the cover in a fifth position.

Figure'G is a front elevation showing the display case in a sixthposition.

Figure 7 is an end view of the display case when inth-e position shownin Figure 6. 7

Referring to the drawings, 1 is a display case having a compartment 2and a cover 3. The cover 3 may be hinged to the compartment 2'by anysuitable means such as illus trated at 4. The side 5 of cover 3, oneedge of which is hinged to the compartment 2, is hinged on its oppositeedge to the back 6 of cover 3 as illustrated at 7 This particularconstruction not only permits the display case to be used in the samemanner as ifthe side 5 were not hinged at 7 but also permits a.plurality of positions which are not otherwise attainable.

For instance, in Figure 2, the cover may be raised in the customarymanner. To hold the cover in place, a hook 8 attached at 9 to cover 3anda pin 10 attachedto compartment 2, may be provided. When the displaycasev is closed, the hook 8 merely drops to the position shown dotted inFigure 2.

In Figure 3, the display case is shown with the cover thrown all the wayback. An alter nate position is shown in dotted lines.

In Figure 4, a fourth position is shown wherein the side 5 remains inthe position it assumes when the case is closed, the cover 3,

except for the side 5 being thrown all theway open. This position ispreferred in some instances and may be'used to advantage for doubledisplay purposes. It is-to be noted that a panel or tray in thecompartment 2 will be held horizontally and a tray or panel in the cover3 will be held in an inclined position when the display case is thusarranged.

In Figure 5, cover 3 is shown under and supporting compartment 2. Thisposition is preferred when the show case, table or shelf is narrow, andparticularly in show cases that are relatively small in height andwidth.

In Figures 6 and 7 is illustrated a sixth position wherein thecompartment 2 is held in an inclined position and the cover 3 in a moreor less vertical position. Articles may be displayed in a particularlyadvantageous manner when the case is in this position. It is to be notedthat the display Case when in this position, may be placed uponrelatively narrow shelves or tables, and may be used in a relativelynarrow show case that is sufliciently high to accommodate same.

5 The panel or tray 11 which is shown having indentafions 19 adapted forholdi I toilet articlesmwy, of course, be replaced y any other suitabledevice or may be eliminated entirely as referred.

It iso course obvious that any other device may be substituted for theside 5, such for instance as a link having its endshingedly connected tothe compartment 2 and the cover 3. The points of attachment (iii thelink 15 would preferably be those of the hinges illustrfled 1n thedrawings. The side 5' in such a case could, if preferred, be intactwit'hthe m 3: In fact, the side 5, together w'iththe hin shown,comprises a link mechanism.

i flvingdisclosedmyinventiomitis obvious tlial'ma'ny' modifications ma ybe made in the me Within the scope of the claims'withoutdefia'taigigfiom thespirit of the invention.

y 1-. A case of the character described comgrlsing a compartment and acover, the'latter aving a movable side, a hinge connecting sai'll c'overand said side, said side being also connected to the free edgeof a: sideof said cmnpmtment which is incapable of motion in relation to thatcompartment.

2. A case of the character desenli'ed comprlsfiig two substantiallysimilar compartmews, one of saidezzipntments having a 5 side Hingedl'yconn thereto and to the ofa side of the othercompsrtment, the lattersidebeing" incapable of in nation to said other compartment.

3. A case oflme charmerdescvibesmm prising awe substantially similarcompartmeats corresponding sides of which are gigedlyi connected longtheir free edges one of said sides being pivotallyeonmMte'thecompartment of whiehit forms a plat-and the other'o'f said sides beingin capable ofimetibm in relation to the eompsrt moi which it is a port.

; Dn'mtimeny whereof, 1 have hereunto sabmy name. 7 WILLIAM- M BUTTRICK.

